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Driving test pass rates are higher in some places.

Stornoway named one of the best places to take your driving test in Scotland

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards

Changes have been made to the driving test in a bid to tackle the long waiting times. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images Images)

Huge change to driving tests as learners need to wait longer to rebook

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DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests

Brake faults were the most common dangerous defects in 2021/22 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Brakes and tyres behind 2.1m ‘dangerous’ MOT failures per year

The PCS Union, which represents civil servants, will stage further strike action in March. (Credit: Getty Images)

Driving examiners to strike for 10 days throughout March

The most common driving test myths debunked

Learners face postcode lottery as driving test waits reach six months

Driving tests cancelled across Britain for Queen’s funeral

Testing body confirms how services will operate during mourning period and how learners will be affected by state funeral plans

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382,000 vehicles recalled in 2022: How to check if you are affected

Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car

Learner driver fails test over pencil rubber shavings on car floor

The cars most likely to fail the MOT, and models most likely to pass

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

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New driving laws 2022: the changes that will affect every driver

Motorists hit by last-minute delay to driving law changes

Millions of motorists to be affected by major driving law change

More than 450 incorrect MOT certificates issued ever day

MoD examiners to carry out driving tests to ease HGV driver shortage

DVSA names the 10 cities facing biggest MOT ‘squeeze’ this October

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will also provide examiners for lorry driving tests (Photo: Getty Images)

10,500 foreign workers to get temporary visas to save Christmas from shortages

DVSA trials extra driving tests to cut backlog

Learners are still facing long waits for driving tests

DVSA launches second recruitment effort for driving test examiners to tackle bac...

DVSA tests found some MOT stations issuing undeserved MOT passes

Almost 3m unroadworthy vehicles given an MOT as testers miss critical faults

Driving test numbers have been restricted since lockdown lifted

Boost for learners as DVSA to add 20,000 extra driving tests per month

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DVSA sets deadline for learners to rebook on-hold driving tests

Traffic levels are expected to spike on Saturday and Monday

Bank holiday traffic: 11m extra journeys predicted as drivers warned of delays

Easing of travel restrictions and promise of settled weather expected to see jump in number of motorists taking to the roads this weekend

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The DVSA is stepping up roadside checks on caravans

DVSA to step up roadside safety checks on caravans and trailers

The most common reasons for failing a driving test

The top 10 reasons learners fail the driving test

DVSA launches driving test examiner recruitment drive to tackle lockdown backlog

Are driving lessons and tests allowed in Scotland? DVSA rules for practical and ...

Drivers asked for views on DVSA plans to change licence rules

Dozens of theory test centres set to move in major DVSA shake-up

Driving test numbers halved due to Covid-19

Calls for DVSA to allow more weekend driving tests to tackle backlog

Named and shamed: The UK towns and cities with the worst MOT records

Tyres over 10 years old to be banned on these vehicles in bid to improve safety

These driving test centres are reopening their waiting rooms as DVSA eases restr...

How to check your car’s MOT status and what to do when it runs out

The new system is designed to help those with additional needs.

Changes to the way learners take their theory tests

Millions of drivers risking an accident because they don’t carry out this simple...

Driving instructors call for theory test extension as learners struggle to book ...

The theory test changes that should make the exam easier for some learners

The busiest and quietest driving test centres - easiest place to book a test rev... Matt Allan

Driving tests set to restart in Scotland, here’s when you can book a new test

DVSA to release 375,000 new driving test slots after website chaos

Driving test website shut down again as 270,000 try to book exam

The most common driving test mistakes and how to avoid them

Driving instructor shortage warning as Covid-19, baby boom and falling tutor num...

More than half of car owners skipped MOT in lockdown

You can take an official mock theory test online. (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now take a free mock online driving theory test to get you ready for the...

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When driving lessons and tests can restart and why you'll have to rebook your te...

Lockdown costs learners £1m in expired theory tests

MOT extension could mean 1 million unsafe cars returning to the roads